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Which celestial bodies primarily cause tides?
Which celestial bodies primarily cause tides?
- The Sun and the Earth
- The Earth and the Moon
- The Moon and the Earth (correct)
- The Sun and the Moon
What can tide tables/charts be used for?
What can tide tables/charts be used for?
- Measuring the atmospheric pressure
- Calculating the shape of the coastline
- Determining the alignment of the Sun and Moon
- Predicting the times and tidal range (correct)
What factors influence tide predictions?
What factors influence tide predictions?
- All of the above (correct)
- Wind and atmospheric pressure
- The alignment of the Sun and Moon
- The shape of the coastline
What is the most common type of tides experienced by many shorelines?
What is the most common type of tides experienced by many shorelines?
On what timescales do tides vary?
On what timescales do tides vary?